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My second strawberry post with less than great pictures!! Strawberries are coming out my ears, and I couldn’t be happier! I have made this pie at least four, make that FIVE times in the last month. It goes together in a flash and the results are….well…addicting!
Like a chocolate covered strawberry in tart form. A buttery, chocolatey crust topped with bright, tart berries in a thick ganache. It certainly doesn’t hurt that the the whole pie is show stopper with minimal effort OR skill!
I also love that this pie is easily adaptable to multiple diets. I will give you several options (All of which I have tried and loved!)!!
Go ahead, impress somebody!
Crust:
1 package oreo-style cookies OR make your own sugar-free chocolate shortbread (1 batch) OR make this grain-free chocolate crust and forgo the remaining crust ingredients!
4 tablespoons softened coconut oil or allowed butter
Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup favorite dark chocolate chips (I like to use one or two 1 oz squares of unsweetened baking chocolate to reduce the sugar even further. I have also used my own homemade chocolate sweetened with either honey, xylitol, and/or stevia: use YOUR favorite!! The ratio is about 1/2 cup coconut oil or cocoa butter mixed with 1/4 cup or more cocoa powder, and 2 tablespoons preferred sweetener or more to taste!)
1/4 cup favorite milk
Strawberry Topping:
Wait for it…..apx 1 pint halved and hulled strawberries!
Directions:
Prepare your selected crust. Whir the the cookies or shortbread in a food processor until you have fine cookie crumbs.
Pulse in the oil until well incorporated.
Press mixture into a 9″ pie plate.
Bake for about 10-15 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
While the crust cools, make your ganache by melting your chocolate and milk together and stir until smooth and creamy. If you make you own chocolate, you can forgo the milk: homemade chocolate if much softer at room temperature and will need longer to to harden and will also need refrigeration.
Pour over your prepared crust and smooth out.
While the ganache is still warm, press in the strawberry halves in a circular pattern.
Chill until set!
Top with your favorite cream if desired, or drizzle with more melted chocolate for an even more dramatic pie!
This recipe was shared on Seasonal Celebration Sunday, Monday Mania, Melt in Your Mouth Monday, My Meatless Monday, Better Mom’s Linky, Make Your Own Monday, Mix It Up Monday, Made From Scratch Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays, Ingredient Challenge Monday, Hearth & Soul, Traditional Tuesdays, Gluten Free Wednesdays, What’s Cooking Wednesday, Kids in the Kitchen, These Chicks Cooked, Whole Foods Wednesday, Real Foods Wednesday, Cast Party Wednesday, Frugal Days Sustainable Ways, Thriving on Thursdays, Full Plate Thursday,Simple Live Thursday, Pennywise Platter, Wellness Weekend, Fresh Bites Friday, Fight Back Friday, Foodie Friday, GAPS Friendly Friday,
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When her third child was born with severe food allergies, Tessa took to the kitchen to figure out how to feed her family well. Always up for a culinary challenge, their journey has taken many twists and turns! Lots of Paleo, and lots of top 8 free. Good food for families, that's what she's about!
Tessa!! You’ve done it again! that looks outrageously delicious! i love the choc/strawberry combo! fantastic. simply fantastic!!
Maybe try again?
Try what again Sandra?
Fabulous, and easy!! Those look so tempting!!! Love them.
This looks so yummy! And for what its worth, I think your pictures are beautiful!
Thank you Paige…I think it is because there are so many darn talented food photographers out there, and I want to figure out how to do it too!
Scott just shed a tear!
Perfect combination Tessa. What a great treat for your family. Thank you for sharing with us.
Hugs,
–Amer
Chocolate heaven!!! and with strawberries, no less ☺ This looks just dreamy and I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing this week in our recipe hop!
Wow wow wow wow wow how many times can I write WOW? Im totally pinning this and I love how you include a grain-free option as I have a friend who doesnt eat a lot of grains and I could totally make this for her! thanks so much, found you through the Whole Foods blog carnival.
Blessings!
Enjoy Old Fashioned Housewife!! Thanks for stopping by!
Nevermind what you think about the pics – your PICS made me DROOL ! and that says it all .. for once I have everything on hand, will make tonight.
Have a nice day!
Awesome Linda, PLEASE return and let me know how it turned out for you and which crust you decided on!
This looks soooo good!
oooh…decadent, chocolatey and all natural ingredients. I’m hooked.
Tessa, this is a wonderful Fresh Strawberry Pie with all that Chocolate. I love the combination it is a real winner! Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Oh my, what a wonderful, wonderful tart! Chocolate and strawberries taste so good together, and this looks beautiful too!
Hello! You had me at strawberries and chocolate! YUM! Stopping by to say hello from the Allergy Free Wednesday linky!
Happy to connect with you 
Cindy
HI Cindy, and welcome!
Gorgeous, Tessa! And I’m sure it tastes DIVINE!
xo,
Shirley
Thank you Shirley!
This looks amazing – why aren’t all pie crusts as full of chocolate as yours and why don’t i ever make pies with strawberries like this – when strawberry season hits this is on the to do list
It is so quick and easy Johanna….your seasons are opposite ours, so you will have to wait….sigh! Thanks for stopping by and letting me know it!
Thank you for your submission on Nourishing Treasures’ Make Your Own! Monday link-up.
Check back later tonight when the new link-up is running to see if you were one of the top 3 featured posts!
My daughter made a shortbread tart. I can’t wait to show her this recipe. She will love the addition of strawberries. Thanks for sharing this on foodie friday.